Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched November 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-30
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the SZ3 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SZ3 was launched 10 months prior to the K-50 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ3 grades against the K-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 & Pentax K-50. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax K-50
SZ3 | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic SZ3
K-50 | SZ3 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | January 2013 | More recent by 10 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K-50
SZ3 | K-50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ3 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K-50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ3 compared to the K-50.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and K-50 is 96 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and K-50.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The SZ3 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The older SZ3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax K-50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) | 650 grams (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 410 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $150 | $610 |